By far the best detailed DIY video I have watched thus far, exactly what I was looking for. Excellent Video man and the floor looks absolutely amazing! I was worried about your toes and the acid 😅🤣. I plan on knocking this out when our house is finished being built! Can't wait!
Like cakeman58 said, You may need to wait for newer concrete to age / cure! READ THE LABELS !!! ESPECIALLY THE SAFETY WARNINGS. -EYE Protection -SKIN / Splash Protection -Mixing Epoxy w/drill -Etching ACID - PROPER Footwear [I don't think OSHA has approved sandals/flip-flops yet!] AGAIN: READ THE LABEL
As someone who does this professionally there should never be a question of if you should grind it. You should always grind it. Acid etching is not the same. There are other grinders out there that arent very expensive to rent. I recommend using a grinder that comes with a 2 part vacuum. You will save a lot of time on grinding and clean up.
@@jaejizzle3569 I would because fixing it is a pain in the ass even for professionals and it never turns out right. Just grind now and your floor will be super strong
@@gsxriderk7 I've done over 100 of them. As well as quite a few 1000+ square foot walkways and decks. Not a single one has failed. We grind everything, we never acid etch. We have however fixed quite a few, all of then etched, none of them grinded.
Dude I think this may be the most informative step by step video ever posted. This is on my list after our pool gets put in and I put up new fence. Always something to do!
This guys step by step was a LIFESAVER!! I probably watched this clip 20 times and he’s not kidding about how much dust is created. Our neighbors came into check we didn’t have a fire in the garage because of the plums of dust leaving the garage. And trust him when he says the shop vac is the final step. There are no shortcuts but our results were amazing! Thank you my brother!
I was genuinely lost on how to epoxy the foundation, and thought it would run off. I'm glad you added the detail about vertical surfaces and cleared up any confusion. Next mystery to solve is how to move a water heater and appliances before I can start on this project
Yea i had a similar concern. Mistakenly thought of it like a self leveling pour, instead of a thick paint. Prob frm all those counter n table top videos
THANK YOU SO Much for this video. I watched it about 6 times and was able to do my floor by myself. I'm a single lady who is not handy around the house except for cooking and cleaning. LOL. You made this so easy to pull off that now my Mom, Sister and coworkers are asking me to do theirs. I appreciate you sharing because I know for a fact, had I not come across your video, I would have never even attempted to do it. My floors are BEAUTIFUL now. Thank you again and again.
Excellent video! By far the best I've seen. I did the same thing with excellent results. I did add the clear coat. My two cents: 1. I didn't use the paint chips and NEVER regretted it. Being able to see the dropped screw on the floor is worth it! 2. If you had to stretch your epoxy or have a few areas where the sheen looks uneven, the clear coat makes this look WAY better. Another TH-cam video showed this and I was skeptical, but the finished product after the clear dramatically improves the sheen. 3. I had to remove failed paint first. The chemical method worked for me. 4. I had water seep through the wall and ruin a few baseboards inside the house in areas where there was no concrete riser. Consider sealing these areas before power washing. 5. Best. Upgrade. Ever.
Bro you are a "talk geek", I got it by the way you described how you did it, the way some people described things they did or do depends on their tone of voice sometimes, yours was exxxx-celent, thank you..
Great job, when you use the concrete grinder, you can wet the concrete to keep the dust to a minimum. I did this in my basement. Also, if you do this in an air conditioned area, block the return or have the AC off. If you don't the dust can make it's way into your AC unit and potentially damage it.
Very good video Sir. No BS, just straight to how you did, what research you did prior, and why you chose what you did. All while you show how it was done.
This is the first time I watched your video and so far I think I'm going to start my little business and see how it goes thank you for sharing the video
You made really hard work of that grinder. It is effortless when you know how. Find the balance point where the machine remains in the same place then lightly raising and lowering the handle will cause the machine to sweep in a controlled manner from side to side. Easy.
Great video. I did exactly this for my garage during Covid. Definitely rent the sander, buy an extra bag of epoxy, use the anti-skid sand and buy the spiked shoes! I made short videos of each step along the way and I’m so glad I did. One bag of epoxy must’ve partially leaked into part B, ruining it when I went to mix in the bucket, thick & gooey. Not paint-thin like the first batch, but thinking this was very odd, I didn’t put it on the floor. I showed this to Rustoleum and they refunded my money! Almost 5yrs later, the floor looks fantastic!
As you said lots of prep work. Final product looks amazing. I see you brought in some reinforcements near the end. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together and sharing with us.
@@wagonerjared When applied to the skin: Citric acid is possibly safe when used in products also containing glycolic acid and lactic acid in concentrations of 10% or less. But it is possibly unsafe when used inappropriately. Using products inappropriately or in higher concentrations can cause skin burns. CITRIC ACID - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD You DONUT!
Thanks for the video man. Definitely helping me while I’m in the cleaning process. Low key noticed how you raised the bikes and you just saved my head soooo many bumps
Mega thanks for this great video! It saved me from several expensive mistakes. I made a different mistake that I would like to share. I rented a rigid-disc grinder from Home Depot. Because it was rigid, it did not reach into the small low spots on the floor. I had to orbit each low spot for 5 to 10 circles to cut a local dish that was deep enough to remove the original surface. The grinder was also really grabby and unpredictable when it encountered a local high spot. It took a fair amount of muscle to control it then. It also weighed 191 pounds, so transporting it was its own project. The only upside is that it was not very loud, just annoying enough that earplugs helped.
Rust-Oleum went from an oil base 2-gallon kit to water-based gallon. They also raised the price. I was able to get one of the last oil-based kits. My garage is 35 x 35. Preparation is everything. I pressure wash the floor, had a professional come pressure wash the floor with an attachment that look like buffer. I used concrete prep. I also scrub the floor by hand. Working with Rust-Oleum product is a bit different from paint. It was thicker and didn't spread as well as paint. Overall I was pleased with the outcome. I did another garage floor and it came out even better. The product isn't cheap but I think it's worth the effort.
Super thorough video. From someone who's done one before and I'm about to do my second one. Watched this for a refresher and pick up some tips. This time, I think I will buy the extra kit and the shoes. I was able to just barely make the square footage with the last floor. But it's not something you want to make a hardware store run for in the middle of the project. My first one is going on 10 years old. Still looks great, but I do see some slight yellowing in spots. Think I will go with the slightly darker gray this time... due to that.
Glad to hear it! Yes definitely better to have extra epoxy so you're not worried about running out. Awesome that your floor has lasted so long, good luck with the new one!
Epoxy shield is a great product! We used it to rehab a breakroom floor, and we didnt do even half the prep you did! And it turned out great and held up well.
Great video! Very detailed explanation of everything involved. I wish I would have seen this 15 years ago when I did half of my basement with an epoxy coat. I learned as I went along.
Excellent job! I really appreciate your showing both methods of concrete prep. I'm glad you had some help with the edging. It always helps to have a second set of hands!
I did mine 12 years ago. I had to get an extra kit. It doesn't go as far as they say it does. You did a great job and looks fantastic. Hope it looks good for years. I've really liked mine. Same as other people said. Please wear shoes when you do these jobs. Saves your feet. Great job and you did a great video.
Looks great! For those worried about not finding screws and nails that are dropped, considered getting a magnetic roller. They're pretty cheap. I have one from Harbor Freight. I just roll my garage floor occasional and it grabs anything that is metal.
I use a cyclonic dust separator on my shop vac which catches about 95% of everything. All the rest is dealt with by the HEPA bag in the shop vac. Pretty good.
I don't even have a garage and this is the BEST instructional video I've ever watched on TH-cam! Bonus points for using the word "Homogenous" in the video! Seems impossible you don't have over a million subscribers! Wishing you and your family the best!
For those who do not know. You grind so that the epoxy application is able to grab it to the substrate. If you dont do this step, you will have temporary positive results. Since you are saving money by dyi. Dont skip the steps. And a extra layer if protection to avoid the hot tire issue. Buy some of those heavy duty gtm mats. Rubber ones and place them where your tires are when parked inside. Its a cheap way to protect all that work.
I see you were not in the military. I got lots of buffer experience. LOL Great job on the video. One of the best info I have seen. You covered everything. One thing is get knee pads. I'm old and speaking from experience. Thanks
For the finish, Instead of an epoxy clear coat, clear liquid rubber floor coating can be much more UV resistant and have the added benefit of being less slippery and softer to walk on specially for bare foot strides.
Last time I did this I had someone else using a hose to spray water while doing this. We had no dust. Grinding is the absolute best way to get this epoxy to last long. Two years in and I've had no hot tire pick up or anything like that. Pro tip: wear boots instead of flip flops for safety and great ground contact.
@@jcbbb after some more research there is quite a variety of this flooring. I do see some with non-slip granules still have some sort of top coat. Well, always do what is recommended by the manufacturer and it should be alright
Enjoyed the video as I kinda figured it would take a long time to complete, which it did. It convinced me that I don't want to do it, and if eventually I do, I will hire someone to do the job. But I am 78 years old with bad knees.
So from what I noticed in this video you only need the respirator for a one time usage when your grinding out the floor but not for the epoxy which I thought would have heavy fumes. Beside that this man did a super great job at video editing and the floor themselves... at this point why hire someone... Can you do the acid phase or concrete phase or is it both?
The epoxy actually did not have any fumes at all! Some of the stronger commercial epoxys do, but not this Rustoleum product I used. I recommend doing the concrete etch, but you do not need to do both that and acid.
Great job with the video. Sun will make the finished fade and yellow, especially around the garage door opening, so don't be surprised when it happens.
Hello! Your video was the most detailed version I have found as far as the DIY epoxy coating goes! How is the floor holding up so far? I want to do it DIY but heard horrendous stories of it not lasting as long as the one professionally done. Please let me know your input! Awesome vid!
you should do video on how you installed those bike racks. looks like that really saves some space. I have 2 car garage and always fall short of space to stores my bikes along with all the other stuff
dude u are freaking lucky that the machine did not eat your toes...EPA was not existing in this proyect. I recomment for this project or any other project including power washing to use EPA recommended boots...that will save u a trip to the emergency room or loosing a piece of your body for good. It was interesting to see that u took care of your lungs A+++ on that move, but forgot protection for your feet, long pants and common sense. the explanation on the spot, easy to follow and the end result gorgeous.
@@JerrySmith-ns3tf LOLOLOL really another intelligent guy saying that this dude knows what is he doing...Osha will drop by in a heart beat and give him a fine. No wonder 11 people agree with my comment. Safety is #1 in a job site and as diy home projects...and if you do not know that, honey u are in big trouble!! Now in regards of your comment "not a clumsy boy like u" so now u are my undy, my pillow and my shoes so u know me and what i do right? If i am commenting and bringing to this person attention a HUGE NONONO- DANGER -WARNING- WAKE UP CALL do u think that i am as clumsy, careless, ignorant "dude" like you? Hit the road Jerry if you do not have a clue of what safety means!!!
This video taught me that I will be using concrete leveler and finisher before applying epoxy, because I'm not doing all that prep 😂 Great video! I wish I had this level of patience
WHAT YOU DOING WEARING BEACH SANDELS????? YOU WORE SAFETY MASK EYE PROTECTION BUT NO THOUGHT TO YOUR FEET I STOPPED WATCHING WHEN THE MACHINE TIPPED OVER
That's when you start paying even more attention. When you realize this is not only a how-to video, but also a how-not-to video. Good job! It looks great.
We used the same product on a garage a few years back. Did all the same prep and everything that you did because I researched how to do it correctly just as you probably had. I loved it for a period of time, but one day we decided to wash our garage door with a very basic cleaner diluted in water. Later we noticed that there were spots on the garage floor that were discolored. The cleaner had ruined our garage floor and nothing was able to fix it. Very frustrating that a normal everyday cleaner could ruin the epoxy coating. I'll never go back to the Rustoleum product.
I wish I'd made a video for this.... but basically you can use 2x2s screwed into the ceiling joists as well as along the wall studs, and 2x4s to support it from the bottom and along the front edge. Sorry I know that isn't very helpful..
By far the best detailed DIY video I have watched thus far, exactly what I was looking for. Excellent Video man and the floor looks absolutely amazing! I was worried about your toes and the acid 😅🤣. I plan on knocking this out when our house is finished being built! Can't wait!
Thank you very much! Glad this was helpful. Luckily my toes made it out unharmed haha
Gracias por tu video tan detallista sobre todo en la preparación del piso, excelente muchas gracias me es de gran ayuda
Is this recommended on fresh concrete? You may want to give it a few months to cure well.
Like cakeman58 said, You may need to wait for newer concrete to age / cure!
READ THE LABELS !!!
ESPECIALLY THE SAFETY WARNINGS.
-EYE Protection
-SKIN / Splash
Protection
-Mixing Epoxy
w/drill
-Etching ACID
- PROPER
Footwear
[I don't think OSHA has approved sandals/flip-flops
yet!]
AGAIN:
READ THE LABEL
Grgjci
As someone who does this professionally there should never be a question of if you should grind it. You should always grind it. Acid etching is not the same. There are other grinders out there that arent very expensive to rent. I recommend using a grinder that comes with a 2 part vacuum. You will save a lot of time on grinding and clean up.
Acid etching always fails
I literally closed on my house a week ago? do i need to grind my garage? I have not even parked in there yet
@@jaejizzle3569 I would because fixing it is a pain in the ass even for professionals and it never turns out right. Just grind now and your floor will be super strong
How is ur holding up? Update
@@gsxriderk7 I've done over 100 of them. As well as quite a few 1000+ square foot walkways and decks. Not a single one has failed. We grind everything, we never acid etch. We have however fixed quite a few, all of then etched, none of them grinded.
Dude I think this may be the most informative step by step video ever posted. This is on my list after our pool gets put in and I put up new fence. Always something to do!
Haha heard that! Always staying busy
Please make sure that you don’t wear flip-flops while doing this
This guys step by step was a LIFESAVER!! I probably watched this clip 20 times and he’s not kidding about how much dust is created. Our neighbors came into check we didn’t have a fire in the garage because of the plums of dust leaving the garage. And trust him when he says the shop vac is the final step. There are no shortcuts but our results were amazing! Thank you my brother!
Glad to hear your garage turned out great! And yes the dust is no joke haha
I was genuinely lost on how to epoxy the foundation, and thought it would run off. I'm glad you added the detail about vertical surfaces and cleared up any confusion.
Next mystery to solve is how to move a water heater and appliances before I can start on this project
Glad I could help - good luck!
Yea i had a similar concern. Mistakenly thought of it like a self leveling pour, instead of a thick paint. Prob frm all those counter n table top videos
THANK YOU SO Much for this video. I watched it about 6 times and was able to do my floor by myself. I'm a single lady who is not handy around the house except for cooking and cleaning. LOL. You made this so easy to pull off that now my Mom, Sister and coworkers are asking me to do theirs. I appreciate you sharing because I know for a fact, had I not come across your video, I would have never even attempted to do it. My floors are BEAUTIFUL now. Thank you again and again.
You are so welcome and I'm glad to hear everything turned out great!
Excellent video! By far the best I've seen. I did the same thing with excellent results. I did add the clear coat. My two cents:
1. I didn't use the paint chips and NEVER regretted it. Being able to see the dropped screw on the floor is worth it!
2. If you had to stretch your epoxy or have a few areas where the sheen looks uneven, the clear coat makes this look WAY better. Another TH-cam video showed this and I was skeptical, but the finished product after the clear dramatically improves the sheen.
3. I had to remove failed paint first. The chemical method worked for me.
4. I had water seep through the wall and ruin a few baseboards inside the house in areas where there was no concrete riser. Consider sealing these areas before power washing.
5. Best. Upgrade. Ever.
Great tips! Thank you for sharing.
I like your attention to detail. The prep work really makes the final finish look great and last a long time. Good job
Bro you are a "talk geek", I got it by the way you described how you did it, the way some people described things they did or do depends on their tone of voice sometimes, yours was exxxx-celent, thank you..
Much appreciated!
Great job, when you use the concrete grinder, you can wet the concrete to keep the dust to a minimum. I did this in my basement. Also, if you do this in an air conditioned area, block the return or have the AC off. If you don't the dust can make it's way into your AC unit and potentially damage it.
Great tips!
Very good video Sir. No BS, just straight to how you did, what research you did prior, and why you chose what you did. All while you show how it was done.
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful
A very comprehensive detailed instruction. You seem to have anticipated most of the issues that could occur. Well done!
This is the first time I watched your video and so far I think I'm going to start my little business and see how it goes thank you for sharing the video
You made really hard work of that grinder. It is effortless when you know how. Find the balance point where the machine remains in the same place then lightly raising and lowering the handle will cause the machine to sweep in a controlled manner from side to side. Easy.
Great video. I did exactly this for my garage during Covid. Definitely rent the sander, buy an extra bag of epoxy, use the anti-skid sand and buy the spiked shoes!
I made short videos of each step along the way and I’m so glad I did. One bag of epoxy must’ve partially leaked into part B, ruining it when I went to mix in the bucket, thick & gooey. Not paint-thin like the first batch, but thinking this was very odd, I didn’t put it on the floor.
I showed this to Rustoleum and they refunded my money! Almost 5yrs later, the floor looks fantastic!
Glad to hear it's still holding up so well!
The final result is amazing!! Your video is so well made and informative.
Thank you!
Last summer had my garage epoxy coated. The grinding of cement is the best. Get that clean consistency of virgin concert is best for the epoxy.
As you said lots of prep work. Final product looks amazing. I see you brought in some reinforcements near the end. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together and sharing with us.
Thanks so much!
Dude, that was amazing. I know it took you probably twice as long to film it but thank you so much! Gods bless you.
Thanks for watching!
Wear boots!!! That grinder almost landed on your foot! Then you poured acid! In flip flops!
Lol. Hvnt watched yet but this made me laugh
Its citric acid so its not harmful.
@@wagonerjared and the grinder???
@@wagonerjared When applied to the skin: Citric acid is possibly safe when used in products also containing glycolic acid and lactic acid in concentrations of 10% or less. But it is possibly unsafe when used inappropriately. Using products inappropriately or in higher concentrations can cause skin burns.
CITRIC ACID - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD You DONUT!
Those are Solomon flip flops so he’s good
You did an absolutely amazingly excellent job with your garage and as well with your tutorial. Kudos my man !!!🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much!
Amazing work! But no on flip-flops….. You detail everything on how it’s done and it came out great !
Thank you!
I've done this several times professionally. Good job muscle dude.
Best how-to video I've come across (and I've looked at MANY). I'll follow your method to the tee. Thx!
Glad to hear it!
you're brave man. almost no PPE. anyone reading the comments that want to try this, do NOT attempt without proper Personal Protection Equipment.
First thing I noticed as well, luckily he didn't tear his feet up because of his flip-flops 😅
That thing grinds concrete. Did you see how it gets away from you on the first try? Happens to everyone. I wear steel toe shoes to operate it.
@@raywigtonmy guy hates shoes. He doubled up his sandals tho so he’s good.
Those diamond blades would effectively remove all your toes in one slip. Wear PPE
Sissy.
Thanks for the video man. Definitely helping me while I’m in the cleaning process. Low key noticed how you raised the bikes and you just saved my head soooo many bumps
Happy to help!
For sure a lot of prep work but those results are amazing! The floor really looks great! Nice flake throwing technique btw!
you're right......
Mega thanks for this great video! It saved me from several expensive mistakes. I made a different mistake that I would like to share. I rented a rigid-disc grinder from Home Depot. Because it was rigid, it did not reach into the small low spots on the floor. I had to orbit each low spot for 5 to 10 circles to cut a local dish that was deep enough to remove the original surface. The grinder was also really grabby and unpredictable when it encountered a local high spot. It took a fair amount of muscle to control it then. It also weighed 191 pounds, so transporting it was its own project. The only upside is that it was not very loud, just annoying enough that earplugs helped.
Thank you for sharing!
Rust-Oleum went from an oil base 2-gallon kit to water-based gallon. They also raised the price. I was able to get one of the last oil-based kits. My garage is 35 x 35. Preparation is everything. I pressure wash the floor, had a professional come pressure wash the floor with an attachment that look like buffer. I used concrete prep. I also scrub the floor by hand. Working with Rust-Oleum product is a bit different from paint. It was thicker and didn't spread as well as paint. Overall I was pleased with the outcome. I did another garage floor and it came out even better. The product isn't cheap but I think it's worth the effort.
What other product did you use on your other project
Helped make so many decisions with this video.. the close ups of the chips and anti slip additive were so helpful for our decision making thank you!
Glad I could help!
Super thorough video. From someone who's done one before and I'm about to do my second one. Watched this for a refresher and pick up some tips. This time, I think I will buy the extra kit and the shoes. I was able to just barely make the square footage with the last floor. But it's not something you want to make a hardware store run for in the middle of the project. My first one is going on 10 years old. Still looks great, but I do see some slight yellowing in spots. Think I will go with the slightly darker gray this time... due to that.
Glad to hear it! Yes definitely better to have extra epoxy so you're not worried about running out. Awesome that your floor has lasted so long, good luck with the new one!
Best DIY video ever. Doing epoxy for the first time today
Thank you and good luck!
Epoxy shield is a great product! We used it to rehab a breakroom floor, and we didnt do even half the prep you did! And it turned out great and held up well.
One of the best overall epoxy garage floor installation videos I have seen. And I've watched a lot. Great job.
Thank you!
Great video! Very detailed explanation of everything involved. I wish I would have seen this 15 years ago when I did half of my basement with an epoxy coat. I learned as I went along.
Great job and great video - thanks for sharing! PS - I'm glad you still have your toes!
Thank you! Me too lol
Excellent job! I really appreciate your showing both methods of concrete prep. I'm glad you had some help with the edging. It always helps to have a second set of hands!
I did mine 12 years ago. I had to get an extra kit. It doesn't go as far as they say it does. You did a great job and looks fantastic. Hope it looks good for years. I've really liked mine. Same as other people said. Please wear shoes when you do these jobs. Saves your feet. Great job and you did a great video.
Thanks for sharing- great to hear that yours has lasted so long.
Looks great! For those worried about not finding screws and nails that are dropped, considered getting a magnetic roller. They're pretty cheap. I have one from Harbor Freight. I just roll my garage floor occasional and it grabs anything that is metal.
I use a cyclonic dust separator on my shop vac which catches about 95% of everything. All the rest is dealt with by the HEPA bag in the shop vac. Pretty good.
I don't even have a garage and this is the BEST instructional video I've ever watched on TH-cam! Bonus points for using the word "Homogenous" in the video! Seems impossible you don't have over a million subscribers! Wishing you and your family the best!
Thank you so much for your support!
Great Job!. I guess patience and the desire to get it done properly is definitely the key
Plan on doing my shop , 30’x48’ , got 4 kits to assure I would have enough. Thanks for the tips 👍🏻
For those who do not know. You grind so that the epoxy application is able to grab it to the substrate. If you dont do this step, you will have temporary positive results. Since you are saving money by dyi. Dont skip the steps.
And a extra layer if protection to avoid the hot tire issue. Buy some of those heavy duty gtm mats. Rubber ones and place them where your tires are when parked inside. Its a cheap way to protect all that work.
WOW SPIKE SHOES WITH FLIP FLOPS, AMAZING. AND STILL HAS ALL HIS TOES.
an idiot tries that kind of work with those shoes
Beautiful job. Thank you for such a great video. It will help me tackle my own garage.
Thank you and good luck!
This is a great video and it has really helped me in planning for Epoxying my garage floor. Thanks for sharing.🍻
I was looking for Epoxy process like this after watching the results is amazing I love it good job.
Thank you!
Beautiful garage floor!! Love the flip flops with the epoxy spiked shoes 🤣 great explanation and wonderful results!
This video is way more informative than the company’s video that made the product!! Thank you for taking the time to make this!!
You are very welcome!
The storage system on the ceiling you have is dope, is it DIY or buy? Great informative video as well.
I built them! But sadly this was before I started filming my projects so I don't have an instructional published
@buildsbymaz i love the storage system 🔥
Thank you for taking your time to explain in detail and as perfect as you can. Wow! Best video from all that I saw. Thanks you a zillion!
You are very welcome - glad you enjoyed.
I see you were not in the military. I got lots of buffer experience. LOL Great job on the video. One of the best info I have seen. You covered everything. One thing is get knee pads. I'm old and speaking from experience. Thanks
For the finish, Instead of an epoxy clear coat, clear liquid rubber floor coating can be much more UV resistant and have the added benefit of being less slippery and softer to walk on specially for bare foot strides.
Great idea - I would never have thought of that. Will definitely keep that in mind for next time.
I am about to do this at a bar roughly 2500 sq ft. I have grinder the floors before with awesome Bosch vacuum and grinder combo. Wish me luck
That'll be a long day for you! Best of luck.
I watch this to fall asleep... works wonders.
What a great Step-by-Step guide, many thanks!
Last time I did this I had someone else using a hose to spray water while doing this. We had no dust. Grinding is the absolute best way to get this epoxy to last long. Two years in and I've had no hot tire pick up or anything like that. Pro tip: wear boots instead of flip flops for safety and great ground contact.
TOTALLY WORTH THE 18 MINUTES!!! GREAT JOB MAKING THIS VIDEO! WATCHING FROM DOWN IN 🇧🇷 BRAZIL!!!
Thanks so much!
I was sure the guy was going to sand his toes off at 3:33. 😂 Good save.
It would've tore all the skin right off of them 😅
DUDE AWESOME VIDEO. This makes me more confident on tackling my garage by myself which desperately needs a makeover!
Thank you and good luck!
Appreciate the time you took to cover all the details here, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Can't believe how detailed this video is! Definitely wearing boots next time 🙌🏼 #DIYgoals
Great video and info! Does anyone know what the shelves are made out of the black ones on the ceiling? Thank you
I made them from 2x2s, 2x4s and OSB
One of best video for Garage epoxy
Thank you so much. This was a really comprehensive video and helped me to better understand exactly what I needed to do.
You're welcome!
You passed on a ton of great tips buddy. I'm surprised the kit didn't come with a top coat after the flaking step.
Thanks a ton buddy!
Kinda defeat the purpose of having geometry protruding to produce friction wouldn't it
@@jcbbb after some more research there is quite a variety of this flooring. I do see some with non-slip granules still have some sort of top coat. Well, always do what is recommended by the manufacturer and it should be alright
Your solution to the three bag problem, mixing all the part As together and Part Bs ws a smart play.
very smart working in flip flops!!!!seriously
Enjoyed the video as I kinda figured it would take a long time to complete, which it did. It convinced me that I don't want to do it, and if eventually I do, I will hire someone to do the job. But I am 78 years old with bad knees.
This was GREAT!
Thank you!
The Best detailed epoxy video. All the best for your next project.
So from what I noticed in this video you only need the respirator for a one time usage when your grinding out the floor but not for the epoxy which I thought would have heavy fumes.
Beside that this man did a super great job at video editing and the floor themselves... at this point why hire someone...
Can you do the acid phase or concrete phase or is it both?
The epoxy actually did not have any fumes at all! Some of the stronger commercial epoxys do, but not this Rustoleum product I used. I recommend doing the concrete etch, but you do not need to do both that and acid.
Great job with the video.
Sun will make the finished fade and yellow, especially around the garage door opening, so don't be surprised when it happens.
Even without using the clear top coat? He didn't apply a clear coat to it 🤔 for this reason
lol my man grinding a floor with flip flops
Hello! Your video was the most detailed version I have found as far as the DIY epoxy coating goes! How is the floor holding up so far? I want to do it DIY but heard horrendous stories of it not lasting as long as the one professionally done. Please let me know your input! Awesome vid!
Thanks so much! It's been a year and has held up incredibly well so far. No flaking or anything.
haha, lol, hihi, he is using that concrete brush in his flip-flops! WOW! Luckily he still got most of his toes.
you should do video on how you installed those bike racks. looks like that really saves some space. I have 2 car garage and always fall short of space to stores my bikes along with all the other stuff
Not a bad idea - I just might do that.
Yeah…well, well done and well explained. All of it including how you can totally destroy a shop vac with the dust.
Congrats on the final result!
One of the best instructional DIY videos I’ve ever watched. Thx & congrats
Thank you!
Step one: Buy flip flops.
No, wear shoes lol
I can’t believe he did all this wearing slippers
Lol
@@aec258IKR? Get some shoes that protect your toes.
That was my first thought! Ha
That turned out really good. You should do a 1 year update to see how well that product held up.
dude u are freaking lucky that the machine did not eat your toes...EPA was not existing in this proyect. I recomment for this project or any other project including power washing to use EPA recommended boots...that will save u a trip to the emergency room or loosing a piece of your body for good. It was interesting to see that u took care of your lungs A+++ on that move, but forgot protection for your feet, long pants and common sense. the explanation on the spot, easy to follow and the end result gorgeous.
Calm down. Sure he knows what he doing and not a clumsy boy like u
@@JerrySmith-ns3tf LOLOLOL really another intelligent guy saying that this dude knows what is he doing...Osha will drop by in a heart beat and give him a fine. No wonder 11 people agree with my comment. Safety is #1 in a job site and as diy home projects...and if you do not know that, honey u are in big trouble!! Now in regards of your comment "not a clumsy boy like u" so now u are my undy, my pillow and my shoes so u know me and what i do right? If i am commenting and bringing to this person attention a HUGE NONONO- DANGER -WARNING- WAKE UP CALL do u think that i am as clumsy, careless, ignorant "dude" like you? Hit the road Jerry if you do not have a clue of what safety means!!!
You are a great man! Do a mountain of work to have a great result!
Thank you sir
Great video. Thanks!
This video taught me that I will be using concrete leveler and finisher before applying epoxy, because I'm not doing all that prep 😂 Great video! I wish I had this level of patience
Haha yeah it definitely was a lot of work!
A couple of things to know:
1. There's no touch-up kit;
2. The manufacturer expects that the coating will be re-applied every five years.
Great DIY tutorial........I was absolutely scared for your toes though.
3:55 you should be thankful for having those toes still intact
Thank you very much for your video, technics. I’m planning to do my garage this weekend 🎉🎉🎉
Don't do this type of work wearing flip flops
My thoughts exactly.
Great job, and great talking during the process ❤
Thank you!
WHAT YOU DOING WEARING BEACH SANDELS????? YOU WORE SAFETY MASK EYE PROTECTION BUT NO THOUGHT TO YOUR FEET I STOPPED WATCHING WHEN THE MACHINE TIPPED OVER
Do you put your hard hat on every time you paint a wall? Come on clearly you've never worked in your own house. Lol
I actually thought it was more interesting when the machine slid off and looked like it went over the power cable 😂
That's when you start paying even more attention. When you realize this is not only a how-to video, but also a how-not-to video.
Good job! It looks great.
Too much work 🤔‼️
Man I'd have on steel toed boots doing that your feet is more important than trying to look comfortable 🤨
So far this is the best tutorial for this topic.
Wow this is amazing. By far the best DIY garage floor coating I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing bud I feel my confidence now
Thanks so much and glad it was helpful
We used the same product on a garage a few years back. Did all the same prep and everything that you did because I researched how to do it correctly just as you probably had. I loved it for a period of time, but one day we decided to wash our garage door with a very basic cleaner diluted in water. Later we noticed that there were spots on the garage floor that were discolored. The cleaner had ruined our garage floor and nothing was able to fix it. Very frustrating that a normal everyday cleaner could ruin the epoxy coating. I'll never go back to the Rustoleum product.
Thats a bummer to hear! I haven't tried cleaning mine with anything yet but maybe I will just stick to water
Very well done job on a step by step tutorial.
Amazing video thanks I’m going to try it out
Thanks for sharing your video ! You did excellent job with your garage .
Thank you and glad you enjoyed!
Great video!! Do you have any info on how you made that ceiling mount shelf in your garage?
I wish I'd made a video for this.... but basically you can use 2x2s screwed into the ceiling joists as well as along the wall studs, and 2x4s to support it from the bottom and along the front edge. Sorry I know that isn't very helpful..
Thanks, that is helpful. It looks really good.